Would You Do…James Franco in Daytime Duds?
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OK, after our pals over at Watch With Kristin confirmed James Franco was indeed set to appear in the daytime soap General Hospital, we were all for this countercasting.
It's a ballsy move for a Golden Globe winner to backtrack, but this is the kinda actor who really loves his craft, ya know?
After seeing these shots of James on the set of G.H., though, we're so disappointed! Aren't soap operas about crazy overly dramatic plots with...uh, lots of sex? Where's shirtless James Franco?
Obviously J.F. looks doable in the dark suit, but come on. This is his red carpet look. We'd tune in to this daytime soap to see a new side of James. And a nearly naked, or at least more sexily outfitted, side wouldn't hurt, either. Calling Dr. Jimmy Feel-Good, already!
But would you call in sick just to catch this dude in daytime duds?
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Peep some other questionable hotties in our Would You Do...? gallery!
Hey James Franco, You Just Keep Doing What You're Doing, 'K?
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Saturday's Bitch-Back got us thinking more about James Franco. What, with Franco's recent odd career choices like accepting a multi-episode deal with General Hospital and enrolling in Queer Cinema at NYU, you'd think JF would be right up our making-fun-of ally. While he appears to be a walking Awful Truth target right now, we don't like easy bitch-bait.
It's easy to look at the Golden Globe winner and expect him to go down the Leonardo DiCaprio path. You know, dump his longtime non-famous girlfriend and only date the best models around. Pick and choose his projects based on award possibilities or box-office numbers.
Well, Franco is hardly that predictable:
Bitch-Back! Clooney and Franco Stun—In a Bad Way
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Dear Ted:
I just heard that James Franco was going to appear on General Hospital! WTF? Guess he wants to seriously tank his career. Soaps are something you do in the beginning of your career when you're starving, naive and stupid. Then you can say "Oh, I was starving, naive and stupid." But after you've had some success, there is no excuse, dude! Talk about poor career choices...then all you can say is, "Yeah, my career is seriously F#@#ed, so I figure even something this damn sad won't hurt it more!" Well...yeah, it can and will.
—H
Dear Don't Get It:
Franco made it clear a long time ago he marches to a professional beat: it's why we love him, you should, too. He certainly had the guts to take on playing Sean Penn's lover in Milk, not to mention going back to school instead of whoring himself out to every event he could in Hollywood. Franco does what he wants and he wants to have fun. Let him.
Dear Ted:
You make me soooo mad sometimes! I'm positive you respect women, so why do you constantly defend George Clooney?! He does not respect women. Does not! All the charities he attaches himself to cannot change the fact that he does not respect women. He's immature and selfish. Nothing classy about using women and throwing them away, after they have been brutalized by the press, as a direct result of his actions. I used to be a fan, now I'd like to give him a swift kick in the a**.
—Miss P
Dear Scorning George:
While I agree George could do with a little class in the girl-searching department, all of these ladies know exactly what they're entering into when they go out with GC. And most of them have no problem milking their fame after—it's worth it to them, too.
Dear Ted:
What's wrong with everyone? What in the hell do Rob and Kristen have to do to prove to the world that they are a couple? I've never had sex with my guy in front of my friends, but I'm pretty sure they know we're together! WTF!
—Bubbley
Behold! The Blind Vice Superstars Photo Gallery!
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The Awful Truth is just as obsessed with our Blind Vices as you nosy folks are, so we decided to take a brief glimpse back at some of our fave celebs honored in our sin-celebrating section. Too fun!
Those celebs featured in our new Blind Vice Superstars gallery are top-drawer Vice subjects, every last one of 'em. And not the minor pissy supporting players, but the major starring beloved Vicers.
No, we're not outing anybody in our photo flip book, though we have in the past—Blind Vices for Teri Hatcher (Death-Mint Myrtle), David Duchovny (Sylvester Slimeball), Doug Reinhardt (Dexter Lecter) have all been revealed, along with a few other trouble-loving stars.
See? We're good sports! And one of these famous faces could be the next Blind babe we're totally willing to expose.
Don't be too cocky like ya know who each one is...There have been many hundreds of B.V.'s over the years, and these are just 25 choice celebs.
Can ya guess who's who? Happy hunting, folks! Here's to foul play!
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Meet 25 of Hollywood's most A-list secret-keepers in our Blind Vice Superstars gallery!
Bitch-Back! Should Megan Fox Shut Her Mouth?
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Dear Ted:
I think everyone can recognize that Megan Fox is beautiful, including Megan herself. What I can't figure out is why she doesn't realize that her physical appearance is her strongest attribute? Why does she feel the need to speak, ever? I read that she felt that the education she got in the past was irrelevant. My thought was, "We can tell! It's obvious you have zero education and even less class." Am I the only one who finds this ironic? Does she do it on purpose to keep herself in the limelight?
—Andrea
Dear Foxy Lady:
Meg will do anything to continue being talked about. She's been in like, two movies and she's already a pro at being a celebrity! That requires some sort of smarts.
Dear Ted:
I really like the Michael Jackson articles you have been writing. I think the only reason you are getting some negative feedback is because some of the readers are still stuck in the first stages of grieving, so they can't accept that there was both good and bad to Michael. I never miss reading your column; I especially love the Bitch-Back sections, but I really like the more journalistic feel to items you post about Michael. I like seeing your more serious reporter side. P.S. Still saying a little prayer every day for you while you deal with the pain of losing Butch.
—Tasha
Dear Rock With You:
Thanks on all counts, much appreciated.
Dear Ted:
Already sent my guess on Toothy Tile, now it's Nevis Divine's turn. He has to be James Franco. I don't know why, but I feel so sure (on both guesses).
—Wanda
Bitch-Back! What’s Behind Ryan Reynolds' Abs?
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Dear Ted:
Just saw The Proposal and never realized how hot Ryan Reynolds was. It got me wondering if he has ever been a Blind Vice? Any skeletons in his closet?
—Kathy
Dear Good Taste:
Tons! Stick to these sticky pages for more soon!
Dear Ted:
What do you have against Alexander Skarsgård? Do you know something we don't? Personally, I love him!
—blue22
Dear Misread:
Absolutely nothing! Love True Blood; love sexy A.S. Just dig Stephen Moyer and Ryan Kwanten a bit more if you can believe.
Dear Ted:
Is Michael Jackson's mother still married to his dad? If she gets custody of his kids, will he be around them?
—D
Dear Michael Part 2:
Married they are. Maybe that's why Diana Ross is M.J.'s No. 2, not his pops.
Dear Ted:
I absolutely love your column! Though I still don't understand the Robsten obsession (sorry but that mopey, pasty, I-don't-shower-every-day look turns me off from paying any attention to those kids). Anyway, keep up the awesome job. Question: Has James Franco ever been a Blind Vice? I hesitate to write which Blind Vice subject I think he might be because I don't think I ever really want to find out any of the Blind Vices—it's so much fun to keep guessing! Thanks for keeping a smile on my face at work.
—Sarah
James Franco Dissed by Alma Mater! On Facebook!
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Who knew the dude who starred in Pineapple Express and the Spider-Man movies would have such a tough time winning the favor of college students? As we exclusively broke, UCLA alum James Franco was picked as commencement speaker for his alma mater's graduating class this year. But seems not everyone's a Franco fan: There's an entire Facebook group dedicated to dissing the guy!
The group, UCLA Students Against James Franco as Commencement Speaker, started Thursday morning and it's already racked up 251 hate-spewin' members.
So what's their main complaint with the gorgeous guy giving them life advice? Well...
Bitch-Back! Is Megan Fox Hunting Rob Pattz?
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Dear Ted:
The Bachelor is all scripted! They all knew it was in their contract. The show is so boring, they tried to make it exciting with the worst of reality. Please stop insulting our intelligence. I can't believe you're feeling bad for M.
—CRAP
Dear Withering Rose:
The Bachelor is no Hills, but the aftershow was def somewhat of a setup. Only thing is poor Melissa was kept out of the "scripting" of it all.
Dear Ted:
Please, please, please! Share the Rachael Ray's publicist's letter! Also, I know you've probably revealed it before, but what is Toothy's age range? his 20s, 30s? Tom Cruise 40s or George Clooney 40s? And given what happened to Rupert Everett's career, do you blame Toothy for staying in the closet's closet?
—GeeGee
Dear Age-Defying:
You'll get a taste of the letter in this week's Truth, Lies, & Ted. BTW, Toothy is younger than Cruise and Clooney.
Dear Ted:
Is it true that Megan Fox is after Rob Pattinson after all? I was reading Lainey's article and it said Meg was in his group partying recently. She also said Rob was having Secret Service-level security while in Vancouver to keep the nuts away. Do you know anymore?
—Joanna